wnt2lose

I finally got my date. I got my approval letter on Friday from the insurance company. Yesturday I stopped at my surgeon's office and got my date scheduled! It is now November 5th!!! I have an appointment with my Dr. next week and then I get to start my liquid diet. I am so ready to begin my new life!!

Hi, I am anxiously waiting the call that my insurance co. will pay before I can schedule my date. I am hoping for the first week in November. I have spent the last month going to all my appointments and support meetings. Hopefully by the end of the week, I'll know more. I'll keep you posted.

I feel your pain, and this has been the biggest obstacle for me. In addition to our Dr, we have to attend a mandatory weight loss program. This is different from my Dr, and they only bill the insurance co. after I have had the services. Get this, I had to pay $600 for the initial half-day consult with Nutritionist, Physical Therapist, and Bariatric Nurse. Then we must go to 4 support meetings before surgery in addition to 8 after. Before my surgery I have to come up with another $600 (1,200 total) for the remainder of services. I will meet with the team other times to plan out my course. I may need to have to put the last $600 on a credit card or borrow more money. Plus, I don't even know yet if my insurance company will pay for the program. This has caused numerous fights/arguments between my dh and myself. Not only that, but until last week, I only met people who are getting the RNY and the leader has also had the bypass, so I felt a little left out. Part of me is worrying about paying the price, but I would rather pay for this, than fork out money for more Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, etc. Almost forgot, I have to pay the Dr. $300 for costs not covered by insurance.

Glad to see some other midwesterners and Iowans on this board. I live near Sioux City Iowa and will be banded by Dr. Wolpert. I have to wait until I hear from insurance to set the date, but I have seen the pshyc., met with the team, and I am currently attending my support meetings. I am hoping to be banded by the end of October or first week of November.